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by Amy Pjura

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On Wednesday, June 10th, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT hosted a very special reception welcoming new presidents at the Officer’s Club at the US Coast Guard Academy. Fellow executives from the community eagerly welcomed A.J. “Skip” Jordan, site vice president, Millstone Power Station, Michael Speller, president, Foxwoods Resort Casino, and Stephen White, president, Mystic Seaport. Each of the new presidents had the chance to speak and express their visions that they are bringing to the table. While they all have different visions, they share the same feeling towards the community and strengthening relationships.

With Millstone being a big part of the community already, Skip’s vision is “to be a good corporate citizen and neighbor.”

Michael helped with the opening of Foxwoods in 1992, and now, as the president, he wants “to continue enhancing our business relationships that have been forged through the activities of the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce over the last seventeen years.”

Stephen was once a teacher and would like “to increase [the] connection with CT schools so that more children can experience the Seaport.” The Seaport is filled with history and learning opportunities that he feels the children are not experiencing.

Businesses partnerships and education will strengthen this community and bring everyone together. Welcome!